Jan 28, 2008 08:58 PM Filed in:
Apple/GeekApple in the next week will be releasing new software for the AppleTV that will allow direct-to-device downloading of rentals or purchases, along with the traditional computer-based transfer model. And they dropped the price by $70, along with introducing movie rentals. Looks like a pretty good deal.
Jan 19, 2008 11:10 AM Filed in:
PersonalMelissa and I have a ritual every other week or so. We take the dogs and go hang out in the basement together. This might seem odd, but what I am not mentioning is we do this so we are no underfoot when Nilu is cleaning the upper two floors. Anyway, when you are stuck in the basement with nothing to eat, it's a bad idea to turn on the food network and watch it. I was close to wrestling Mac's nylabone away from him!
Jan 10, 2008 11:53 AM Filed in:
ThyroidI have had a good recovery, and feel better every day. My sore throat is almost all gone, now it is just a minor annoyance. Sometimes the incision is itchy, but I only made the mistake to scratch it twice, I don't do that anymore. Wow. And the unsung hero of my recovery, bendable straws. With bendie-straws I can drink from a glass and don't have to tilt my head all the way back.
Jan 06, 2008 11:05 AM Filed in:
Thyroid
Did not really need the reminder. 
The surgery is done. Now I have a sore throat for a few days. And over the next 10 days y surgical tape should fall off, and since they used glue instead of stitches there should not be anything to remove. Now it's just a waiting game, making sure I don't overdo anything. Nurse Melissa is taking that well in hand. And while the surgeons at Holy Cross were very good, some of the nursing staff left much to be desired. Thank goodness I had Melissa, my parents, my step-parents, and my in-laws there are various times to make sure things got done. The little things like "did he get his insulin?" or "have you tested his blood sugar recently" or "yes, he is diabetic, why did you not know that, it's on the chart." I cannot imagine doing this by myself and I was thankful I did not have to go through it alone.
And thanks to the Thorpes, who watched the dogs for two days. That was a huge help, and they came back very tired, which was great. And thank you to everyone who sent notes of support and encouragement. Those meant a lot.